www.thecentersquare.com – By Kim Jarrett | The Center Square – (The Center Square – ) 2025-06-06 11:56:00
Georgia has reported a fifth measles case in 2024, involving an unvaccinated individual who contracted the disease from an international source. In total, six confirmed cases occurred statewide this year. The Georgia Department of Public Health emphasizes the safety and effectiveness of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, noting over 95% immunity with one dose and 98% with two doses. Nationally, 24 states have reported measles cases as of June 5, with three deaths, mostly among the unvaccinated. While U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. expressed some skepticism, he acknowledged that the MMR vaccine remains the most effective prevention method.
(The Center Square) – A fifth case of measles occurred in Georgia, the state Department of Public Health said on Friday.
The unvaccinated individual contracted the disease from a person who acquired it from out of the country, according to a release. That case was reported to the health department in May.
Six confirmed measles cases were reported in all of 2024,according to the department.
The Health Department said the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine is safe and recommended it.
“More than 95% of the people who receive a single dose of MMR will develop immunity to all three viruses,” the department said. “A second dose boosts immunity, typically enhancing protection to 98%.”
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said as of June 5, 24 states had confirmed measles cases this year and three people have died. Ninety-five percent of the cases occurred in people who were not vaccinated, the agency said.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was quoted as being skeptical of the measles vaccine but said in an April post on social media, “The most effective way to prevent the spread of measles is the MMR vaccine.”
Kennedy made his comments during a visit to Texas, where the death of two young girls was attributed to measles.
Note: The following A.I. based commentary is not part of the original article, reproduced above, but is offered in the hopes that it will promote greater media literacy and critical thinking, by making any potential bias more visible to the reader –Staff Editor.
Political Bias Rating: Centrist
This article primarily reports factual information about measles cases in Georgia and related public health guidance. It neutrally presents data from health authorities like the state Department of Public Health and the CDC, emphasizing vaccination rates and outcomes without editorializing. The inclusion of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s skeptical past remarks balanced by his acknowledgment of vaccine effectiveness demonstrates an effort to present multiple viewpoints without endorsing any. The tone and framing remain straightforward and informational, focusing on public health facts rather than ideological arguments, resulting in a neutral, fact-based report.
www.youtube.com – FOX 5 Atlanta – 2025-06-16 15:31:44
SUMMARY: A 6-year-old child was hospitalized after being shot during a road rage-fueled shootout between two vehicles at a busy Smyrna, Georgia intersection on Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred near Spring Road and Campbell Road, close to a shopping center and gas station. Surveillance footage captured the gunfire. Police say the child, a passenger in one of the vehicles, was shot in the abdomen and rushed to the hospital. Two men, Craig Radcliff Calhoun and Eric Allen, face charges including aggravated assault, child cruelty, and firearms possession. Authorities emphasize the dangers of road rage and urge drivers to remain calm.
Two suspects, Craig Radford Calhoun and Eric Allen Rushi, have been arrested and face multiple charges.
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SUMMARY: Federal prosecutors charged Vance Boelter, 57, with murder and stalking after he allegedly shot and killed former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, and wounded state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife. Authorities say Boelter visited other officials’ homes and left behind notebooks listing over 45 targets. Found in his abandoned SUV were five guns and ammo; a Beretta handgun and facemask were recovered nearby. He texted his family about going “to war” before being arrested Sunday. Prosecutors may pursue the death penalty. Officials described the attack as a calculated assault on public servants and a “nightmare.”
SUMMARY: Monday, June 16th, will be hot and muggy with temperatures mostly in the 70s to low 90s. Expect a mix of sun and clouds in the morning with isolated afternoon thunderstorms developing after 1 PM. Some areas will experience showers, but many will remain dry. Outdoor activities may be impacted by saturated grounds and rain. The humid weather continues all week due to persistent Gulf moisture, with scattered storms likely daily. Rain chances range from 30-40% early in the week, dropping to about 20% by Friday. Cooler, drier air is expected late in the week but moisture returns over the weekend.
